I can’t think of a time in my life when I was considered to be “well-behaved.”. “.
I’ve always loved to get myself into trouble, even when it’s not necessary.
I’ll explain: I was truly every mother’s worst nightmare from the time I was 14 to the time I was 21.
I’m an adult, a mother, and a mature human being, so I can admit it now.
But even now, it’s a hard lesson to learn—especially since my mother did, in fact, teach me better. But that was a different story from me actually listening to her.
I skipped class and engaged in alcohol and psychedelic drug testing.
I was a ungrateful brat to my family and the people I considered my friends.
Being unable to commit to a relationship for more than six months, I jumped from boyfriend to boyfriend.
Even though I had a job, it was difficult for me to do my best work because I would frequently arrive at work groggy or otherwise impaired from the previous evening.
After being expelled from college for skipping classes, I was humiliated and had even more delusions about what my life should be like when I returned home.
I can’t say I completely regret anything, despite how awful those awkward years were and what a nightmare of a person I was.
I wouldn’t be who I am today without the unfortunate things I’ve done and errors I’ve made.
Without all of my mistakes and stupid actions, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
I won’t claim to be a pillar in my community, but I do take good care of my family, adore my husband, and can fool the majority of you into thinking I’m at least somewhat respectable. At least occasionally.
10 revelations from a former wild child are listed below.
- Life is not just about having fun.
This is probably not something that most people want to hear, but it is true. You can’t just party all the time if you want to succeed.
After being expelled from college after just one semester, I had to return home and had to learn this the hard way.
I could not bear how my small town and my family felt about me.
The lost tuition money and fees I incurred as a result of being the life of the party were ultimately not worth it.
Mommy and Daddy won’t be able to support you indefinitely, so you’ll need to find a job, pay your bills, and support yourself in the world after the madness.
Organize your schoolwork is probably a good idea. (Except if you’re a trust fund baby who can actually afford to party for a living, all of this is true. Can I be you in that situation?
- Real friends aren’t strictly “party” friends.
You are aware of the ones I’m referring to. They are the friends who can go out and party whenever they want, but they are never allowed to engage in real-life adult activities.
You will lose contact with those friends over time; they are only there for your convenience.
They can act as your go-to person or assist you in picking up bar patrons.
Both your wedding and the birth of your children will be without them.
Only the club and nowhere else will you remember them.
It is not real, and it is not going to last. Your friendship will likely end once you cut out the drinking.
- A drunken mess is not appealing to the eye.
No matter how much time you spend getting ready or how much your outfit cost, if you end up being the sloppy, inebriated friend, you’ve already identified yourself as the mess.
Your friends won’t want to go out with you, and you’ll limit your opportunities to meet new people and form friendships.
A fall-down mess is also not considered cute by men or women.
While going out and having a good time is cool, acting like a complete slob is never okay. Simply avoid doing it.
- It won’t look good on your resume to be bonging beers.
Even though being able to double-bong a Natty Ice may be mildly amusing or even impressive, it won’t help you land a job. - Getting into trouble costs a lot of money.
If you have perhaps had one too many bourbons, you might believe that you won’t be caught the one time you get behind the wheel.
But reconsider. Attorney fees, alcohol education courses, and (depending on your prior record) either home confinement or a program where you submit to drug and alcohol testing will cost you about $10,000 if you get a DUI.
While I’ve never been involved in a DUI, many of my friends have, and it almost cost them their lives.
If it tells you anything, one even started stripping to pay the fees.
Fortunately, the only things I’ve ever received were a few rather pricey speeding tickets and a driving school attendance.
